Order of Worship
Prelude Welcome and Prayer of Adoration God So Loved the World Pastoral Prayer and the Lord’s Prayer Be Not Afraid The Lens of Love 1 John 4:7-11 Dr. Marnie Crumpler Senior Pastor, Grace Church Bethlehem Reckless Love Invitation and Benediction Postlude
Congregational songs are listed in bold italic.
As we’ve explored the overarching story of God and the world through Quest in 2022, we’ve been reminded that we can be a part of God’s ongoing restoration story today. One way we’re inviting you to do that is by making a faith commitment to the mission of Peachtree in 2023.
If you haven't already done so, you can present your estimate of giving online at PeachtreeChurch.com/Give2023 or scan the QR code below.
December 21 | 7pm
December 23 | 5pm | 7pm
December 24 | 3pm | 5pm* | 7pm
The majesty of the Advent season is captured in music, message, and the beauty of sharing the light of Christ with candles, as we are led by our choir and orchestra and sing our favorite Christmas hymns. Nursery is available for all services.
*If you cannot attend one of our in-person services, join us on December 24 at 5pm at PeachtreeChurch.com/Watch for a special candlelight service online.
Young Families Service
December 24 | 10am
Join us for this interactive service for families of toddlers and young preschoolers. This delightful telling of Christmas will capture hearts of children and parents alike. Live animals will be on the front lawn. Sing your favorite carols and experience God’s story in a fresh way. Peachtreechurch.com/ Christmas
Registration is required for in-person services and will be available Sunday, December 11, at
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
An Advent Invitation
Waiting in Quiet Expectation
Thursday, December 1 | 7pm
Please join us as we welcome and prepare our hearts for the Advent Season with spiritual formation practices designed to draw us toward God as we wait in quiet expectation.
Fair Trade Market
Sunday, December 11 | 8:30am–1pm
Join us for a special holiday shopping event offering unique and beautiful items created by artisans in the worldwide Fair Trade network.
Christmas Pops
Sunday, December 11 | 5–6:30pm
Our beloved Christmas Pops Concert is a holiday favorite! Invite your family and friends to enjoy this sparkling evening of music, featuring choir, orchestra, handbells, soloists and congregational participation.
Family Christmas
Children’s Christmas and Jerusalem Village
Sunday, December 18 | 3-8pm
The camel, donkey, angels, wise men, and shepherds will return to the sanctuary for the children's Christmas pageant after a two-year absence (5-6pm). Travel to the fellowship hall before or after the pageant to experience a walkthrough, interactive Jerusalem Village. Come taste, smell, and see Jerusalem as it may have been when Jesus was a child. There will be hot chocolate provided and live animals on the front lawn of the church.
Poinsettias
If you would like to take part in decorating the Sanctuary with beautiful Christmas poinsettias by honoring or remembering your loved ones, you may purchase poinsettias online at PeachtreeChurch.com/Christmas
Coming Soon Bridges at Christmas
On November 24, we will release an original recording of classic Christmas songs by the Peachtree Church worship department on Apple Music and Spotify. Watch for more details next week!
For a full listing of Advent events, visit
Peachtreechurch.com/ Christmas
for our members and guests by serving as a greeter or usher with our Hospitality Ministry. Let us celebrate this beautiful season by sharing a warm welcome to all who attend.
Sign up at PeachtreeChurch.com/Hospitality
Milestones
Just as families keep in touch about joys and sorrows, our church family at Peachtree wants to do the same. During your prayers this week, we ask you to lift up these people to God.
HOSPITALS
Jon Gray | UAB Hospital
Terry Hollingsworth | Kennestone
Dr. Steve Huntley | Home Hospice Care
BIRTH
William (Will) Lee Margeson 10/28 Elizabeth and Robert Margeson
MEMBER DEATH Osteen (Teena) Everhart 11/6
FAMILY MEMBER DEATHS
Dorothy Fleming 11/3
Mother of Jane Kennedy
Jean Are 11/4
Mother of Betsy Sawyer, Grandmother of Sydney and Paige Sawyer, and Tyler and Eli Barry
Travis Weatherly 11/5
Father of Trey Weatherly, Grandfather of Adelle Weatherly
Lebby Rogers Neal 11/6
Mother of Mary Kent Ellis, Grandmother of Mary Kent Bowen and Augusta and Kathleen Ellis
The beautiful flowers in the sanctuary this morning are given to the glory of God and in honor of
Those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States
Thank you from the Marines at Peachtree
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